Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MKS shares. View MKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024?

5 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Marks and Spencer Group's stock. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 195 to GBX 330. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 287 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MKS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MKS shares performed in 2024?

Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 272.40 at the start of the year. Since then, MKS stock has decreased by 8.9% and is now trading at GBX 248.10. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Marks and Spencer Group's earnings last quarter?

Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $27.80 by $0.00. Marks and Spencer Group had a net margin of 3.23% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.81%.

How often does Marks and Spencer Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marks and Spencer Group?

Marks and Spencer Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 16th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for MKS .

Is Marks and Spencer Group a good dividend stock?

Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.38%. The dividend payout ratio is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for MKS .

What other stocks do shareholders of Marks and Spencer Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Marks and Spencer Group investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Barclays (BARC) , Aviva (AV) , Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) , Tesco (TSCO) , Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) , Centrica (CNA) , International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and ITV (ITV) .

How do I buy shares of Marks and Spencer Group?

Shares of MKS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Marks and Spencer Group (MKS) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 248.10

+1.10 (+0.45%)

(As of 04/17/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: 243.80
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249.81
50-Day Range: 230.20
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266.70
52-Week Range: 157.20
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293.20

Volume: 4.71 million shs
Average Volume: 8.68 million shs
Market Capitalization: £5.04 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,240.50
Dividend Yield: 0.40%
Price Target: GBX 287

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Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 15.7% Upside
GBX 287 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.25
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£30,108 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.67 out of 5 stars

2.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Marks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Marks and Spencer Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for MKS.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Marks and Spencer Group has a dividend yield of 0.38%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Marks and Spencer Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for MKS.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Marks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.25. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Cyclical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
3 people have searched for MKS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added Marks and Spencer Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Marks and Spencer Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £301.08 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.87% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
54.55% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,240.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.89.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,240.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 348.37.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Marks and Spencer Group has a PEG Ratio of 3.10. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Marks and Spencer Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.71. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Marks and Spencer Group Stock (LON:MKS)

Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It operates through five segments: UK Clothing & Home, UK Food, International, Ocado, and All Other. The company offers protein deli and dairy; produce; ambient and in-store bakery; meals dessert and frozen; and hospitality and Food on the Move' products. The company also provides womenswear, menswear, lingerie, kids wear, and home products; financial services, including credit cards, payment solutions, insurances, savings, and loans; and renewable energy services. In addition, it invests in and develops real estate properties; operates international franchises; and provides its products online. The company also exports its products. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

MKS Stock Price History

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MKS Stock News Headlines

April 15, 2024 | msn.com

Marks and Spencer shares could rise 29%, according to this broker

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

Marks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investment

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April 13, 2024 | msn.com

Brokers can’t keep raising forecasts quick enough for this FTSE 100 stock

April 12, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

The Marks and Spencer share price dips! Is this my chance to buy?

April 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Marks and Spencer Group's (MKS) "House Stock" Rating Reaffirmed at Shore Capital

April 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Boosts Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Price Target to GBX 330

April 11, 2024 | msn.com

‘The ship has turned.’ JPMorgan upgrades iconic U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer

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This company has increased its dividend every year for 54 years

April 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $247.29

March 31, 2024 | msn.com

If I’d put £10k into Marks & Spencer shares in October 2022, here’s what I’d have now

March 28, 2024 | lse.co.uk

TRADING UPDATES: Sorted renews M&S deal; Tribe completes drill build

March 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Ocado Retail Backs Guidance After Robust Start to Year

March 20, 2024 | forbes.com

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March 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

The Lloyds share price nears 50p! Could it ever hit £1 again?

March 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) have seen notable returns of 71% over the past year

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

UK Stocks: Marks and Spencer (MKS) Gains as RBC Upgrades Rating

March 11, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

March 7, 2024 | msn.com

Britain's M&S co-CEO Bickerstaffe to leave this year

March 7, 2024 | reuters.com

Britain's M&S confirms co-CEO Bickerstaffe to leave this year

March 7, 2024 | msn.com

If I’d put £5k into Marks & Spencer shares on 18 September here’s what I’d have now

March 6, 2024 | msn.com

Marks & Spencer co-CEO Bickerstaffe to step down, Sky News reports

March 5, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Marks & Spencer outpaces Aldi and Lidl as turnaround gathers pace

March 3, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Supermarket wage wars risk derailing interest rates cuts

March 1, 2024 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks tick higher as Lloyds and banks rally; Rightmove slips

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

Marks & Spencer: Retail giant announces hourly pay rise for 40,000 staff

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

Marks and Spencer announces £180 a month pay rise for 40,000 staff from April

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/23/2018
Today: 4/17/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Department Stores
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:MKS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.marksandspencer.com
Phone: +44-20-79354422
Fax: N/A
Employees: 64,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 287
High Stock Price Target: GBX 330
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 195
Potential Upside/Downside: +15.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.20
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,240.50
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.28
P/E Growth: 3.1
Net Income: £405.30 million
Net Margins: 3.23%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 13.81%
Return on Assets: 5.65%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 115.61
Current Ratio: 0.80
Quick Ratio: 0.42

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £12.53 billion
Price / Sales: 0.40
Cash Flow: GBX 80.45 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.08
Book Value: GBX 145 per share
Price / Book: 1.71

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,030,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £5.04 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.57

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Key Executives

Mr. Stuart B. Machin (Age 54)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.83M
Ms. Katie Bickerstaffe (Age 57)
Co-CEO & Director
Comp: $1.66M
Mr. Jeremy Charles Douglas Townsend (Age 60)
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Sacha Berendji (Age 54)
Operations Director
Ms. Rachel Higham
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Mr. Fraser Ramzan
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Nick Folland (Age 59)
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Sarah Findlater
Director of People
Mr. Paul Friston
Managing Director of International
Mr. Craig Taylor
Head of Operations for Food Supply Chain

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Insiders

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MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now?: 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MKS shares.
View MKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024?: 5 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Marks and Spencer Group's stock. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 195 to GBX 330. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 287 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for MKS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have MKS shares performed in 2024?: Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 272.40 at the start of the year. Since then, MKS stock has decreased by 8.9% and is now trading at GBX 248.10.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Marks and Spencer Group's earnings last quarter?: Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $27.80 by $0.00. Marks and Spencer Group had a net margin of 3.23% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.81%.

How often does Marks and Spencer Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marks and Spencer Group?: Marks and Spencer Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 16th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for MKS.
Is Marks and Spencer Group a good dividend stock?: Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.38%. The dividend payout ratio is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for MKS.
What other stocks do shareholders of Marks and Spencer Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Marks and Spencer Group investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Barclays (BARC), Aviva (AV), Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), Tesco (TSCO), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Centrica (CNA), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and ITV (ITV).
How do I buy shares of Marks and Spencer Group?: Shares of MKS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:MKS) was last updated on 4/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Marks and Spencer Group (MKS) Share Price, News & Analysis

Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Marks and Spencer Group Stock (LON:MKS)

MKS Stock Price History

MKS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™